Cookie Policy

Effective date: April 1, 2026. This policy explains what cookies TruckCodex uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site operators, and improve user experience. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

TruckCodex uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising, retargeting, or social-media tracking cookies.

Cookie Provider Purpose Type Duration
__cf_bm Cloudflare Bot detection and security Strictly necessary 30 minutes
cf_clearance Cloudflare Security challenge clearance Strictly necessary Up to 1 year
__cfruid Cloudflare Rate limiting Strictly necessary Session
_ga, _gid Analytics Aggregate traffic analysis Performance / analytics Up to 2 years

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cloudflare cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function properly. They provide security features such as bot detection, DDoS protection, and rate limiting. These cookies cannot be disabled without potentially affecting site availability and security. They do not track you for advertising purposes.

4. Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site in aggregate. Analytics data is anonymized and used solely to improve content, identify technical issues, and understand general traffic patterns. Analytics cookies do not identify individual users and are not used for advertising.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

TruckCodex does not use:

  • Advertising or retargeting cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels or cookies
  • Cross-site tracking cookies
  • Cookies that collect personally identifiable information
  • Third-party cookies for behavioral profiling

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Instructions for common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies (Cloudflare) may prevent the site from loading or functioning correctly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: [email protected]

Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.